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Heavy rains witnessed overnight in and around Chennai

Chennai Rains: Chennai and its nearby areas experienced heavy rains November 14 night. RMC predicts light to moderate rains in northern and delta districts of Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Madras High Court refuses to quash criminal defamation case against Anna University former Vice-Chancellor Balagurusamy

Madras HC refuses to quash criminal defamation case filed by former Higher Education Minister K.P. Anbalagan against Anna Univ. former VC E. Balagurusamy & magazine publishers. Judge observes accused must establish innocence after facing trial. Quash petitions dismissed.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Anna University cautions colleges against violating norms for admission to postgraduate courses

Anna Univ. to act against colleges violating norms for PG admission; complaints from TN-Kerala border; cautions students not to fall prey to online theory courses.

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Over 4,000 students graduate from Anna University

Anna Univ. grads urged to achieve goals with int., init. & integrity. Higher Ed. Min. & VC urge students to become entrepreneurs & take Univ. to global platform. 4,428 students awarded degrees; 38 UG students win ranks.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Promoted faculty in govt. engineering colleges denied salary hike

Around 140 teachers in Govt. engineering colleges affiliated to Anna University have been denied pay hike due to lack of PhD qualification of 5 faculty. Appeals have been made to higher education secretary to release the dues. DoTE issued circular to collect pay fixation forms, but stopped it temporarily. RTI…

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

‘Governor has no power to cosntitute search committees’

The former Anna University Vice-Chancellor, E. Balagurusamy, said Governor R.N. Ravi’s intention to include University Grants Commission’s (UGC) nominees in the search committees for selecting Vice-Chancellors of three universities may be good, but it could not be done “arbitrarily” by the Raj Bhavan.

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Uptake of engineering seats goes up driven by demand for artificial intelligence course

TNEA data shows 13% increase in seats taken by students this year, with Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AD) branch ranking fourth in terms of uptake. Over 270 colleges offering AD course this year compared to 70 in 2020. Jayaprakash Gandhi stresses need for caution on quality of teaching staff…

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

Tamil Nadu’s turbulent relationship with professional course entrance tests

Tamil Nadu’s turbulent relationship with professional course entrance tests

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Anna University gets 3.54 rating with A++ grade from NAAC

Anna Univ. receives A++ rating (3.54/4) from NAAC, yet VC disappointed as aim was for 3.7 CGPA. 25% weightage for inspection, some awarded only 3. 43% of faculty temporary, pay scale criteria for counting faculty. UGC/AICTE salary recommendations not met.

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

T.N. Chief Minister Stalin launches Green Fellowship programme

CM launches Green Fellowship Programme to provide platform to passionate youth to shape policy on environmental conservation, renewable energy, biodiversity protection & sustainable living. Fellows to receive PG Diploma in Climate Change & Sustainability & ₹60K/month stipend.

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023